Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Just Doin' Me!!

                                                                                               

From the moment I first heard "Just Do You" by India Arie, I knew these were words I wanted Camryn to hear, internalize, and live!!  This song is all about taking that calculated risk, exploring life, creating your own path, and controlling it, and I have had this song on repeat in her life ever since.  When I thought she was losing her way, I reminded her of a few passages from the Bible, and blasted this song.  When I felt that self doubt was kicking in, I played this song! When I thought she might be affected by the treatment or words of someone else, I played this song.  I have always known that she can be whatever she wants because she is absolutely smart, and witty, and personable!  I just needed her to know and continue to believe that.  

Then I thought, if this mantra is good enough for Camryn, then of course, these words are good enough for me.  So to those who have nothing but negativity to toss in my direction, who ask if I'm crazy, who tell me repeatedly how hot it is as a way to change my thinking, who are just not on my team, don't waste your time because I am just doing me!!!  Every story needs someone to write it, and I am absolutely excited about revising mine!!!!


6 comments:

  1. Just read this blog again. Love reading your writing. Did you notice that the song in the commercial before Arie sings is "Get Ready Cause Here I come?" Loving it and loving your adventurous spirit. Travel is so enriching and helps clear all the staid and usual thoughts out of your mind. So keep clearing the cobwebs of boredom and move it! Loving your descriptions of all you do. Living precariously through you. Taking me back to my younger more adventurous self! Love it! Enjoy!

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